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Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, controlled power and depth from the Côte de Nuits
Located between Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis, Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is one of the deepest and most structured expressions of Pinot Noir in Burgundy. This major Côte de Nuits terroir produces wines of remarkable intensity, capable of combining power, density, refinement and outstanding ageing potential.
Bonnes-Mares is sought after for its balance between strength and elegance. Wines from the Chambolle-Musigny side often express a more floral, silky and refined dimension, while those from the Morey-Saint-Denis side are generally more structured, earthy and deep. Estates such as Domaine Georges Roumier, Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé and Domaine Dujac are among the most prestigious names associated with this Grand Cru.
Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru expresses a Burgundy of depth, density and tension. More structured than Musigny and denser than many Chambolle-Musigny Premiers Crus, it nevertheless retains remarkable elegance when terroir and domaine seek balance rather than power alone.
A Grand Cru between Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis
Bonnes-Mares occupies a unique position in the Côte de Nuits, shared between two major villages. This location explains part of its complexity: the climat can express both the floral grace of Chambolle-Musigny and the earthier density of Morey-Saint-Denis.
The vineyard covers around fifteen hectares of well-exposed slopes, with soils combining marl, limestone and clay. Natural drainage, exposure and variable soil depth allow Pinot Noir to ripen slowly and fully while preserving freshness, tension and precision.
Three emblematic producers of Bonnes-Mares
Domaine Georges Roumier: an absolute reference in Chambolle-Musigny, the domaine produces some of the world’s most sought-after Bonnes-Mares wines. Its bottles combine depth, energy, aromatic precision and remarkable ageing capacity, with a very pure interpretation of the Grand Cru.
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé: a historic Chambolle-Musigny estate, closely linked to Musigny, Bonnes-Mares and Les Amoureuses. Its Bonnes-Mares illustrates controlled power, velvety texture and the floral elegance typical of the village’s great terroirs.
Domaine Dujac: a great name of the Côte de Nuits, renowned for perfumed, precise and structured wines. Its style often highlights fruit energy, fine spice, aromatic tension and an ability to combine depth with elegance.
For the icon: Domaine Georges Roumier represents one of the most sought-after signatures of Bonnes-Mares.
For historic elegance: Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé offers a noble, floral and structured interpretation of the Grand Cru.
For precision: Domaine Dujac seduces with its balance between perfume, structure and spicy tension.
Character and wine style
Bonnes-Mares displays rich and complex aromas of red and black fruits, raspberry, blackcurrant, black cherry, violet, truffle, cedar, liquorice and fine spices. On the palate, the wine is generally full, powerful and silky, supported by firm yet refined tannins.
With time, great Bonnes-Mares wines develop notes of undergrowth, tobacco, fine leather, humus, dried flowers and sweet spices. Their ageing capacity is significant, especially in great vintages and from the most precise producers.
Terroir, soils and exposure
The terroir of Bonnes-Mares is based on a combination of marl, clay-limestone and well-drained soils. This diversity gives the wines an architecture that is both solid and refined: tannic structure, aromatic depth, freshness and the ability to age over time.
The internal nuances of the climat are important. The part closer to Chambolle-Musigny can produce more floral, silky and slender wines, while the section towards Morey-Saint-Denis often brings greater density, firmness and earthy depth.
Pinot Noir and ageing potential
Bonnes-Mares is exclusively associated with great red wines made from Pinot Noir. Here, the grape expresses particular intensity: black fruit, spices, flowers, mineral depth, tannic structure and palate energy. The finest wines often require several years to reveal their full complexity.
Youth: red and black fruits, violet, blackcurrant, black cherry, spices, firm structure and energy.
Evolution: truffle, fine leather, undergrowth, tobacco, dried flowers, humus and more complex spicy notes.
Ageing: great vintages can evolve for several decades, often reaching their peak after long patience.
Food pairings with Bonnes-Mares
Thanks to its controlled power, structure and depth, Bonnes-Mares naturally pairs with noble and flavourful cuisine. It is particularly suited to red meats, game, mushroom dishes, truffle-based preparations and mature cheeses.
Red meats: roast beef, beef fillet, veal chop, lamb or dishes in sauce.
Game: pigeon, pheasant, wild duck, venison or autumnal preparations.
Mushrooms and truffle: porcini risotto, reduced jus, truffle-based dishes, morels and seasonal cuisine.
Cheeses: Cîteaux, Époisses in small quantity, aged Comté, tomme or pressed cheeses.
A selection available with delivery in Switzerland
World Web Wines offers a selection of Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru available online with delivery in Switzerland. It brings together bottles from prestigious domaines, sought-after vintages and carefully selected provenances chosen for their authenticity, balance and tasting or ageing interest.
Exploring Bonnes-Mares means discovering one of the great faces of Burgundian Pinot Noir: controlled power, depth, structure, velvety texture and the ability to convey the nuances of Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis.
Our promise: a clear and demanding Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru selection, designed to discover Burgundy’s great signatures, compare the expressions of Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis, and choose bottles of character with genuine ageing potential.
